French speaking Sales, MICE & Events Manager

41 Days Old

We are working with a leading global travel and hospitality group to recruit an Indirect Sales & Meetings & Events (M&E) Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales leader to take ownership of trade and MICE sales strategy, manage a talented team, and contribute directly to the company’s ambitious growth across the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead and develop a team of 8 sales professionals across trade and MICE channels.
Drive revenue and market growth through indirect sales (travel agencies, consortia, OTAs) and M&E partners.
Develop and execute innovative sales strategies and performance objectives.
Build strong long-term relationships with trade and MICE partners, negotiating commercials and ensuring profitable agreements.
Oversee MICE sales and event production, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with client expectations.
Collaborate closely with internal marketing, finance, and operations teams to achieve business goals.
About you:

Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written).
Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade/MICE sales, ideally within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry.
Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Knowledge of e-distribution channels, OTAs, and digital integration tools.
Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
What’s on offer:

£76,000 base salary + 20% bonus performance based
Generous travel benefits (annual value up to £30k).
Birthday off + half-day on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, in addition to the Bank Holidays
Flexible working: 2 days per week WFH + 1 week remote every 3 months.
Private healthcare insurance.
Pension scheme.
40% reimbursement of commuting costs.
Regular social events and annual Christmas party.
To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne.
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Location:
Wimbledon
Salary:
£76,000 /annum + £20 % Bonus
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales

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